"he just has a newborn at home": Fans react as Justin Bieber gets caught in drug rumors

Justin Bieber was caught in a rumor of drug abuse after his recent photo from New York went viral. In the photos, Justin looked tired, with dark under-eye circles and a slouched posture, which left fans suspecting that the singer is struggling with substance abuse.

Justin Bieber has been open about using substances in his YouTube documentary, "The Dark Season - Justin Bieber: Seasons." The singer revealed that he started using substances when he was 13, calling it an 'escape from the world.'

Along with the struggles, Justin has also shared his recovery process through video highlights, showing him undergoing IV therapy. Justin is believed to have stopped using substances in 2014, except for occasional alcohol.

Previous episodes released by the singer have sparked rumors that he might be using substances again.

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Fans react to drug rumors surrounding Justin Bieber.

The news was covered by many media pages, including TMZ, who shared the rumor of the drug abuse.

The post gained attention from users, who shared their opinions in the comment section.

"He's not on drugs, he just has a newborn at home. Come on now," a user, @knowwhy6, commented.

"First it was the divorce rumors ,now he's on drugs rumors !" another user, @addierivera, posted.

"Some people forget, but he recently became a father and probably helps and spends time with the baby, so what's the problem if he wants some time or doesn't want flashes in his face? Go do something useful." a user, @sartori_eduarda, added.

"Leave him ALONE! He has a newborn at home!" another user, @lisawardkittredge, commented.

"He is happy. Having a new baby is a lot of no sleep hence the dark circles. So wrong to always be pushing the drug narrative.... He has been through enough and needs to be built up not brought down." another user, @sunnyday1868, posted.

Among his supporters, there were users who believed the rumors were true and gave their opinions on the same.

"It’s blatantly obvious. 🙄," a user, @da1suckazenvy, added.

"Okay well explain then … he is not acting normal," another user, @michelleleeescamilla, posted.

"I mean yea, who's going to admit that? lol its illegal.....," another user, @cathartley_, commented.

After the drug abuse rumor got attention on social media, Justin Bieber's representative came forward and denied the rumors.

According to the representative, the singer was having sleepless nights due to rehearsal sessions and the newborn child, which led to his tired physique.

The rep also called the rumor "exhausting and pitiful," expressing his frustration that despite Justin being honest about his substance use journey in his documentary and his recovery process, people are still believing the rumors to be true.

Justin Bieber also uploaded an Instagram post on February 20, supporting his wife, Hailey Rhode Bieber, at the Rhode pop-up.

Over the past few months, the singer has also posted many photos of him rehearsing at his studio. This is leaving fans with the speculation that his new album will be released in the upcoming years.

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Justin Bieber was also seen with Steve Carell and Snoop Dogg for the Skate for LA Strong that was held on February 23. It was a charity game that aimed to support the wildfire recovery efforts.